Aquatic Plants
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A pond without Aquatic plants is like a person without skin-bare, ugly and unnatural. Aquatic plants are an important part of a ponds eco-system and create a feast for the senses. There are five basic types of aquatic plants: Marginal, Water Lilies, Bog, Floating, and Oxygenating plants.
When creating a pond, it is best to incorporate each type of Aquatic plant. Doing so should not prove troublesome.
First, draw an outline of your pond and decide what areas you plan to introduce pond plants and what type they should be. Take into account the needs of each type of pond plant. A plant shelf can be built to help accommodate the marginals and special bank for the Bogs.
Floating baskets or creeper rings can be purchased if desired. They can be used if your pond doesn't have a plant shelf or if you simply want to provide more shade or extra hiding area for your pond fish.
And last but not least, don't forget to buy aquatic fertilizer! Aquatic fertilizer is an essential aid in the growth and bloom of your aquatic plants. Fertilizing depends on the method used, the type of pond plant, water temperature, and the size pot the plant is in. Ask a Cool Ponds associate to help you make the right decision.
When you begin planting, inspect and rinse all your aquatic plants for sandwich worms, aphides, etc... Also, make sure you trim off any dead leaves or stems. Re-pot any that have outgrown their current container. Be sure to use aquatic potting soil or media when repotting or splitting pond plants. Place rinsed pea gravel on top of the media. Then, position the aquatic plant in the desired spot or insert directly in the soil if they are Bog plants.
Aquatic Plants are an essential part of the eco-system and the perfect finish to a beautiful water-feature. However, do not expect to see full, mature plants or spectacular blossoms right away. It may take up to 3 years for some types of pond plants to fully develop. Good things come to those who wait!
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